European Road Freight Manager

White Recruitment Construction; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established international freight forwarding business in Bradford is seeking an experienced European Road Freight Manager. This leadership position involves managing a team of EU Road Freight Operators and overseeing operations in the German and French markets. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in EU Freight operations and a solid understanding of freight networks. The role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £45,000 and the opportunity to make a significant impact within a stable company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Leadership role

Direct influence over team performance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in EU Road Freight operations, especially in German and French markets.
• Previous experience managing or supervising a freight forwarding team.
• Strong understanding of European road freight networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 6-8 EU Road Freight Operators.
• Oversee daily operational outputs ensuring efficiency.
• Manage German, French, and European forwarding lanes.
• Develop team capability through coaching and performance management.
• Ensure strong relationships with core European partners and carriers.
• Drive service levels, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

EU Road Freight operations

Managing freight forwarding teams

Understanding European road freight networks

Managing performance and KPIs

Commercially minded

Job description

Position: European Road Freight Manager

Location: Bradford, (On-site)
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established international freight forwarding business based in Bradford (BD4). Due to continued development and structural change, they are looking to appoint an experienced EU Road Freight Manager to lead and develop a high-performing operational team.

This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for managing German, French, and European forwarding markets, while ensuring operational excellence, partner performance, and team development.

The Role

• Lead and manage a team of 6-8 EU Road Freight Operators
• Oversee daily operational output, ensuring workflows run efficiently and optimally
• Manage German, French, and European forwarding lanes
• Develop team capability through coaching, performance management, and support
• Ensure strong relationships with core European partners and carriers
• Drive service levels, compliance, and customer satisfaction
• Act as the main escalation point for operational and service-related issues

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in EU Road Freight operations (German & French markets essential)
• Previous experience managing or supervising a freight forwarding team
• Strong understanding of European road freight networks and partners
• Confident managing performance, workloads, and operational KPIs
• Commercially and operationally minded with a solutions-focused approach
• Comfortable working in a fully on-site role

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £40,000 – £45,000
• Leadership role within a stable and evolving freight forwarding business
• Direct influence over team performance and operational improvement
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership